The Battle of Issus, fought in 333 BC, was one of the most pivotal moments in ancient history. On one side stood Alexander the Great, the young and ambitious king of Macedon, leading his army of ...

Alexander the Great in battle on his horse, Bucephalas © Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great, ...

Alexander the Great narrowly escaped death after suffering a grievous wound sustained in battle against the Mallians in 326 ...